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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 to Rachel Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00522 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Place Written: Talladega Springs, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 25, 1814 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 25 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Informs his wife that he has returned "from the junction of the Coosee and Tallapoosee" and that "The Creeks are conquered, some submitting unconditionally, and other whose crimes are great flying towards Pensacola. Outlines his travel plans before he can return to Nashville. Written from camp near Fort Williams.

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Jackson, Rachel, 1767-1828

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